I've gone to a couple of stores seeing if there's some kinda multi-DPN set instead of having to buy a bunch of seperate sets...I want DPNs to knit stuff like tube socks, arm warmers etc, things too small for my circs (I'll try magic loop later, eh?) Knitpicks has some buuuut I always try to buy at brick-and-mortar before I buy online. Suggestions?

I've always preferred Clover Bamboo DPN, so I haven't tried KP yet and can't comment on those. I've tried a few cheaper ones and the quality was not nearly as good. I don't know if Clover comes in sets or not...

I now prefer magic loop or two circs, but still use the DP occasionally.

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Jan

When asking questions ALWAYS post the name and a link for the pattern if you have it.

The smaller circulars have smaller needle heads and takes some getting used to, but, with 8, 9, 11 and 12 inch available you should be able to knit most sock and hats. When I use the 12 inch for socks I knit in either a double point or second circular for the heel.

I've always preferred Clover Bamboo DPN, so I haven't tried KP yet and can't comment on those. I've tried a few cheaper ones and the quality was not nearly as good. I don't know if Clover comes in sets or not...

I now prefer magic loop or two circs, but still use the DP occasionally.

I was always afraid of bending the bamboo. I tend to knit my socks on 2.25mm and the way they bend with how tight I tend to knit...kinda scared me. Never broke one, but always felt like I could break one!

I think I would feel better about the bamboo if I did more of my knitting on 2.75mm or larger...*smiles*

Clovers are $$$$ here so I've stayed away. I bought a set of metal size 2 DPNs from Miguels, they weren't expensive but I ferget what brand they are. I think I need longer size 2 DPNs from Miguels, at least. My circs only go to like 3.5 and KP 4(?)

if you are doing socks, you probably won't need anything bigger than 3.5, but other things you might want bigger ones for. I have a few of the common sets that crop up, but that was before when I only had the denise interchangeables. Once I got my KP Options, I have been able to ML again with those.

Although yes...with the larger ones, I will agree with Jan in CA, I do use the DPNS occasionally!

The smaller circulars have smaller needle heads and takes some getting used to, but, with 8, 9, 11 and 12 inch available you should be able to knit most sock and hats. When I use the 12 inch for socks I knit in either a double point or second circular for the heel.

Thanks for the awesome links. I have KP Options and Addiclicks so I'm pretty well set on the Circs lol.